American History Landmarks in Connecticut

ContentsHampton American History Landmarks in ConnecticutInteresting Items Related to CT HistoryPage Citations and Related ArticlesHampton American History Landmarks in Connecticut Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of Connecticut, such as the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Barnum Museum. Source: Hampton Source URL: http://www.hamptonlandmarks.com If you can see this, your...

Precipitation Map of Connecticut

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Connecticut? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of Connecticut receives. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

Population of Connecticut

ContentsSuggested Reading on ConnecticutBelow you will find the population statistics for the state of Connecticut from the US Census Bureau. The data come directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: US Census Bureau Suggested Reading on Connecticut List Price: Sale Price: See...

National Parks of Connecticut

ContentsList of Connecticut National ParksInteractive Map of the Connecticut National Parks    List of Connecticut National Parks Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Weir Farm National Historic Site. Interactive Map of the Connecticut National Parks Note: To return to the front page map, simply refresh this page. The map may take a...

Connecticut Coat of Arms

ContentsTHE CONNECTICUT ARMORIAL BEARINGSTHE CONNECTICUT ARMORIAL BEARINGS On March 24, 1931, the General Assembly adopted a design for the official Arms of the State, which it ordered drawn and filed with the Secretary of the State. The official description of the Arms calls for: A shield of rococo design of white field, having in the center three grape vines, supported and bearing fruit. Below the shield shall...

Connecticut State Animals

ContentsConnecticut State AnimalConnecticut State Bird Connecticut State Fish Connecticut State InsectConnecticut State Animal Learn all about the Connecticut state animal, the sperm whale.Source: The State of Connecticut Connecticut State Animal (Sperm Whale)This has good information on the sperm whale. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.Source: National Wildlife Federation Connecticut...

Connecticut Art and Theatre Symbols

Connecticut State ComposerThe Connecticut state composer was Charles Ives. This helpful site has detailed information on his life and his works.Source: Charles Ives Society, Inc. Connecticut State Folk DanceSquare dance became Connecticut’s official folk dance in 1995. Read about the history of square dancing in the U.S. on this site.Source: Palomino Records, Inc. Connecticut State Poet LaureateThe Library...

Connecticut State Soil

ContentsDownload the Connecticut State Soil ProfileThe Connecticut State Soil is the Windsor Soil Series Windsor soils are well suited to the highly diversified agriculture of Connecticut. They are the preferred soils for the production of shade tobacco. They are important for the production of fruit and vegetable crops, silage corn, and ornamental shrubs and trees. The Windsor series consists of very deep,...

Connecticut Botanical and Garden Symbols

ContentsState Flowers and State TreesState Flowers and State Trees Connecticut State FlowerFor great information on the state flower, mountain laurel, and why it was adopted as the official flower of Connecticut, this is a helpful site.Source: State of Connecticut Connecticut State Tree Did you know that the Connecticut state tree isn’t a species, but rather a specific tree that no longer exists? Learn all...

Connecticut Geological and Archaeological Symbols

ContentsState Gemstones, State Rocks, State Fossils, and State MineralsState Gemstones, State Rocks, State Fossils, and State Minerals Connecticut State Fossil You’ll learn all about the Connecticut state fossil, a dinosaur track from the Jurassic period, at this great informative site.Source:State Fossils Connecticut State MineralThe Connecticut state mineral is the garnet. Learn all about their history in...